The Norton Utilities application suite, designed by Symantec, repairs damaged documents, removes unnecessary files and cleans up the Windows XP registry. Norton Utilities speeds up your computer's start time and frees up hard drive space, making it a useful tool for slower, older computers that need a performance boost. Symantec offers Norton Utilities on a CD or as a digital download. To run Norton Utilities, install the program on your computer and enter your activation details.

7. Type your name, activation code and email address. If you purchased Norton Utilities on CD, find your activation code on the back of the included Quick Start Card. If you purchased a digital copy of Norton Utilities, check your email for an activation code. Click "Activate Now."

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Melissa King began writing in 2001. She spent three years writing for her local newspaper, "The Colt," writing editorials, news stories, product reviews and entertainment pieces. She is also the owner and operator of Howbert Freelance Writing. King holds an Associate of Arts in communications from Tarrant County College.